School is a journey, and sometimes that journey will take your child off course or down an unintended path. Even the best of students will find some subjects or concepts difficult, but when an academic issue becomes bigger or seems to be affecting your child for a while, it’s best not to ignore it. Here […]
Ample research shows that being read to and reading for fun sets a child up for academic success. Children who are ready to develop the foundation needed to learn to read, expand their vocabularies and learn to love reading early on. Children who are strong readers go on to perform well on assessments and on […]
We use technology in nearly every facet of life. Our televisions are no longer just TVs; we can use them to browse the internet, access apps and much more. Many people now have smart homes with lights, appliances, doors, thermostats and security cameras that can be controlled remotely. There are even app-controlled pacemakers and other […]
In school, your child relies on memory to learn. However, different types of memory come into play in different situations. Psychology Today defines working memory as “a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use.” It is critical for all kinds […]
The kiddos have returned to school. Days are getting shorter, and the weather is turning a little cooler. Fall is here! But between making sure your children get educated, fed and clothed, not to mention all the “extracurricular” activities and taking care of yourself, who has the time to decorate? As it turns out, you […]
By Melanie Robinson For parents of teen girls, it’s normal to hear complaints about not feeling pretty enough or wanting to look more like a celebrity — but when does the complaint become a real body-image issue? According to researchers at the Dove Self Esteem Project, teens are scrolling on social media apps an average of […]
By Stacey Riley As a longtime advocate for survivors of interpersonal violence, I recognize that I continuously tote around a soap box and pull it out at any time someone needs educated about the realities of domestic violence or any time the gross mistreatment or misunderstanding of victims occurs. On these occasions, I have been […]
